From the Athletic: Melisa Reidy, Russell’s ex-wife and the cooperating witness who shaped the 40-game suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy with the players’ union, shared her thoughts on the situation with an Instagram post: “Continuing to project hatred won’t solve or help encourage anyone to be a better person,” Reidy wrote. “I see Addison taking hits from every direction (and) he continues to show up (and) face crowds that are disgusted with him. Which is completely understandable for y’all to feel that way…I felt that way for a long time. “Has he really changed? I don’t know. Maybe it’s for his career, or because he has no other option but to suck it up, to be able to make a living to support all his children. (But) it also might just be someone who has been lost his entire life, trying to figure out who they are (and) attempt to become a less shittier person. “Only God knows Addison’s heart. Not gonna lie he’s not my favorite person but my heart & conscience can’t take much more of the brutal name calling & condemning. I’ve forgiven Addison for hurting me & I’ve let go of all the anger I once had towards him.”